Apoyar
Example: Es fundamental apoyar a los colegas en proyectos complejos.
Definition
"Apoyar" means to provide support, assistance, or backing to someone or something, especially in difficult or important situations. It involves offering help, encouragement, or reinforcement to ensure success or stability, as in the phrase 'Es fundamental apoyar a los colegas en proyectos complejos.'
Etymology
The word "apoyar" comes from the Latin verb 'appodiare,' meaning 'to lean upon' or 'to rest on.' Over time, it evolved in Spanish to mean offering support or assistance. Did you know? The root reflects the physical act of leaning, symbolizing the act of giving help or backing others.
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"Apoyar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (C2) - set 1", containing 94 commonly used words.
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